Brake line questions
03-18-2006 | 12:10 AM
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Brake line questions
What's the difference between the DOT approved SS brake lines and non-DOT approved brake lines? Weltmeister makes both kinds, but their website doesn't say anything about the difference.
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03-18-2006 | 12:20 AM
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If I remember correctly, the DOT approval has to do with the hose ends. Found a 1996 data sheet on this....The hose end is tested to simulate the movement of the hose over time due to steering/suspension movement. The test is a continuous circular movement at 800 rpm for 35 hours.
03-18-2006 | 01:17 AM
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The standard is FMVSS No. 106 and HERE are the changes (and discussion) that were made to the regulations in 2004.